Within the first few days of giving birth I had the typical “Baby Blues,” but being a veteran of depression and anxiety, I could feel that they were different than I was used to, and did not worry too much about them. 609 more words

I have struggled with depression and anxiety my whole life, so when my husband and I decided to try to start a family, a nagging voice that lives inside me warned, “watch out for that postpartum depression (PPD) you’ve heard about.” 755 more words